Do you have to pay to see General Sherman Tree?

For more information, please visit https://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/conditions.htm • Sequoia National Park charges a fee to enter. Fees are per vehicle or per motorcycle. If you are entering on foot or bike the fee is per person. You can also purchase a park-specific annual pass.



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The General Sherman Tree is a must-see while visiting the Giant Forest. It is the largest tree in the world. Park at the Main Sherman Tree Parking Area and Trailhead, located off of the Wolverton Road, just two miles north of Giant Forest Museum. From the parking lot, it is a 0.5 mile (0.8 km) walk to the tree.

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It is very impressive. We enjoyed the walk through the grove and were also treated to a play that was held by a theater group and rangers. The kids had a blast and the actors/rangers were so friendly. The trees themselves were very impressive and we spend quite a bit of time admiring the huge General Sherman Tree.

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The Giant Forest alone is home to 8,000 giant sequoia trees, including the General Sherman tree. The tree, which is roughly 2,200 years old, sits behind a fence and a giant sign displaying its name. While you cannot get close enough to touch it, it remains both a beautiful sight and a great photo opportunity.

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At Sequoia National Park, you cannot sleep in your car while parked outside of designated campgrounds. However, if you have a reservation at one of the park's campgrounds, you may sleep in your car within your assigned campsite. There are several campgrounds within the park where you can reserve a spot for car camping.

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The General Sherman Tree measures 103/31-metres around, and soars 275 feet/84 metres into the blue Sierra sky—and it's still growing. Every year it adds enough wood to make another 60-foot/18-metre-tall tree.

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Layered clothing – Even if you check the weather before you leave, it's a good idea to have some layers that you can put on and take off throughout the day. Due to the high elevation, conditions can change quickly and unexpectedly. It's better to have a jacket and not need it than to be cold all day.

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Sequoia is far less crowded. The redwood groves are unparalleled in all of nature, and while Yosemite has the amazing rock domes and waterfalls, Sequoia has the best forest in all the world.

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Check out this 4.6-mile loop trail near Kings Canyon, Northern Territory. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 14 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.

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With its soaring granite cliffs and the south fork of the Kings River meandering through the canyon floor, this spectacular gorge is the second deepest canyon in the United States (only Hells Canyon in Oregon, Idaho, Washington at 7993ft. Is deeper), with a maximum depth ranging from 7,700 feet to 8,200 feet.

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